Discusses the process of native language learning and explores the relationship between it and second language learning. It is suggested that in a language curriculum, the initial emphasis should be on receptive skills. Accuracy, appropriateness, and fluency in communication are discussed, as well as instructional modes for training in these…

Describes preception-oriented foreign language teaching strategies by listing the characteristic features of the perception of social processes and the methods for putting the principles of perception orientation into practice through such techniques as dialogues, roleplays, and simulation. Includes extensive bibliographic references. (PMJ)

Described is the secondary science teacher's answer to the needs of their limited English proficiency students. Topics include the parallels between acquiring a first and a second language, the kind of learning environment most conducive to language learning, and scientific processes which are used for instructing students with English as a second…

Outlines sample exercises developed in a program designed to teach minimal (threshold level) competencies based on students' communication needs and the concept of a notional syllabus. (AM)

The problems of teaching English literature to Puerto Rican students because of cultural differences are discussed and suggestions for overcoming these problems are given. (CFM)

Describes the functional/notional approach to language instruction, discussing key features, misconceptions, and practical applications of the model. (AM)

Describes the use of professional technical journals in a seminar program taught in French at a technical school in Bucharest.

Describes a program in commercial French offered at the Institut Francais de Dusseldorf, and discusses the preparation of teachers involved in this type of program. (AM)

Presents an overview of the language teaching situation in Canada's universities, and makes suggestions for its improvement. (AM)

Recommendations for the alleviation of problems of the stutterer in foreign language learning include: involvement of the stutterer in the lesson; openness about the problem; good listening habits on the part of the teacher and the other students; and the use of techniques like choral speaking, dramatization, and singing. (SW)

Provides guidelines for the selection of audio materials for developing listening comprehension in beginning French. (AM)

Examines three examples of computer games that can be used by high school German students: antonyms, compound nouns, and prepositions. The programs were written in BASIC and developed for use in a second-year German class. (EJS)

Pattern drill is criticized as being monotonous, not transferable to real-life situations, and not conducive to the development of communication-competence. Situational exercises are needed, designed to enable the learners to verbalize their wishes and needs. (IFS/WGA)

Specific French teaching curriculum goals are suggested for grades 3-5. Several classroom games are presented for motivating students and encouraging use of new structures and vocabulary. Five evaluation techniques are presented; activities for each grade are discussed. (CHK)

Australian enrollment statistics support the general trend that boys are more likely than girls to discontinue their study of languages and less likely to excel in the language class. The article argues that language teachers need to promote language learning for boys and work proactively on developing teaching methods that will suit boys and…